Favorite Bible Verses

Sara Beasley, my wife of many years, furnished several verses for this issue. I know firsthand that Sara loves the Lord and serves Him faithfully on a daily basis. She says these three verses are amongst her favorites.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

I will give you another counselor to be with you forever…you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17

Mike Northcutt, the Pastor at Eastmont Baptist in Montgomery, sent in a verse for this issue. Mike said that “when troubles come, we can either resign, whine or shine,” and that “God wants us to shine.”

“But despite all this, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us enough to die for us.” Romans 8:37

Dianne Brown, who was spotlighted in the Firm Activities Section, submitted her encouragement verse for this issue.

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds thought Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 6-7

Gail Royal, the owner and operator of Gail’s Down the Street Cafe’ and Catering, sent in a verse for this issue. She says running a business can be very challenging at times, but that God is always faithful. Gail says she knows she has God’s strength to depend on and that the verse she sent in, Philippians 4:13, has been of great comfort to Gail.